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Charles Brown – Cool Christmas Blues – Cassette
Cool Christmas Blues refers to a album performed by the American blues singer and pianist Charles Brown. The album is a holiday-themed blues record that captures the spirit of Christmas with a touch of melancholy.
Charles Brown, known for his rich, mellow voice and sophisticated piano style, was a prominent figure in the blues and R&B genres. He gained popularity in the 1940s and 1950s with hits like “Driftin’ Blues” and “Please Come Home for Christmas.” His contributions to blues music, particularly his smooth and emotive ballads, earned him a dedicated fan base and influenced many artists in later years.
“Cool Christmas Blues” has been covered by various artists over the years, but Charles Brown’s original rendition remains a beloved and timeless holiday blues song. It has become a staple in Christmas music collections, offering a different mood and perspective compared to more traditional festive tunes.
This 1994 set was recorded and released in the midst of a resurgence in popularity for Charles Brown during the early ’90s. It’s also the singer’s second Christmas collection, joining the much heralded PLEASE COME HOME FOR CHRISTMAS.
Throughout, Brown is in fine voice, as he is accompanied by a quartet of tenor saxophone, guitar, bass, and drums. As is usually the case, Brown’s piano playing is both strongly supportive and marked by engaging solos. The warm set includes both original and traditional Christmas songs, tracks that Brown handles in a voice that’s as smooth as eggnog. He seems to effortlessly wrap himself into and around each song with well-honed pipes that have seen more than 50 years of work.
Brand new, never played and still sealed in the factory plastic seal but small hole in spine
Bullseye Blues Records
COOL CHRISTMAS BLUES was nominated for a 1996 Grammy Award for Best Traditional Blues Album.
Track Listing
1. Merry Christmas Baby
2. Santa’s Blues
3. Blue Holiday
4. Silent Night
5. Christmas Comes But Once A Year
6. Please Come Home For Christmas
7. Song For Christmas, A
8. Stay With Me
9. To Someone That I Love
10. Christmas In Heaven
11. Bringing In A Brand New Year
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